Finding the Third Proportional to 71,328 and 110,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,328 and 110,389 is: 170,840.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,328 : 110,389 = 110,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,328/110,389 = 110,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,328x = 110,389 × 110,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,328x = 12,185,731,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,185,731,321/71,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,840.78
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